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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825.96, 19,241.90 and 4,060.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825.96, 19,241.90 and 4,060.87 is: 6,092.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825.96 : 19,241.90 = 4,060.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825.96/19,241.90 = 4,060.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825.96x = 19,241.90 × 4,060.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825.96x = 78,138,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,138,888.16/12,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.25

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